Accidents happen everywhere, and Pennsylvania is no exception. Just as accidents vary in severity, their resulting injuries do as well. One of the most severe injuries you can sustain in an accident is paralysis. Paralysis can present itself in many forms, but a loss of mobility is a defining characteristic for each variation. Some accidents are more likely to result in paralysis than others.
In Pennsylvania, quite a few common accidents could lead to paralysis. Experiencing any of these accidents can have a devastating impact on the rest of your life. However, paralysis is a condition that requires lifelong care and special equipment. Because of this, it may be beneficial to consult a personal injury lawyer with an in-depth understanding of paralysis cases to help you pursue compensation for your losses.
Severe Car Accidents
Severe car accidents can result in paralysis in multiple ways. These accidents can fracture the skull and cause a traumatic brain injury. The impact of an accident can also lead to the head and neck being jerked around, damaging your spinal cord.
A severe head injury or impact to the spine can prevent the brain from communicating with the upper muscles, resulting in muscle paralysis. A collision that causes significant damage to the limbs can also result in paralysis if there is internal damage to the nerves.
Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Everyone has probably experienced a slip-and-fall unscathed, but they can cause traumatic brain injuries (TBI), leading to paralysis. They can occur in numerous ways and many places. Often, people slip and fall at work due to unsafe work conditions.
Spilled or leaking fluids that are not adequately cleaned up are a common safety hazard in workplaces. Slipping on these fluids and hitting the ground with great force can result in a TBI or even cause spinal cord damage. As a result, paralysis can potentially occur.
Construction Accidents
Heavy machinery and loose materials are prevalent at any construction site. Also, construction workers are often required to work at great heights. Whether you are falling off a building or a ladder, both still pose a significant risk to your head, neck, and back.
Thousands of people are severely injured on construction sites each year due to heavy objects and machines striking their necks and backs. These things can cause significant damage to your spine, leading to loss of mobility.
Let Our Southern Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers Help You Recover Fair Compensation
No matter how it is caused, experiencing paralysis changes almost every aspect of a person’s life. Paralysis can be temporary or permanent, but in either case, it requires extensive medical care, special equipment, and lifestyle changes to manage well. The party who caused your injuries should be held accountable for their negligence and liable for the losses you have endured.
Working with a personal injury lawyer from Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford, P.C. to pursue financial compensation may be the best way to recover your losses and alleviate the financial burden of your condition. Our legal professionals are familiar with the consequences of paralysis and the intricacies of the legal system. We have more than 65 years of experience serving injured victims and helping them achieve the justice they deserve, so contact us to schedule a consultation. Reach out to our office at (215) 822-7575 or complete our contact form.
